Ed Gillespie has done an outstanding job as Chairman of the
Republican National Committee. He helped bring many new people to our
cause by sharing our vision of a safer world and more hopeful America.
His successful efforts in outreach, registration, and voter turnout
will be an enduring legacy on which to build a long-lasting governing
coalition.

Republicans now hold the Presidency, majorities in both houses of
Congress, and the majority of Governorships and state legislatures.
That's due to a lot of hard work by many people, and one of the most
important contributions has been the personal commitment, creativity,
and leadership of Ed Gillespie these past years.

I thank Ed for his exceptional service and friendship and wish him
and Cathy all the best.